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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.91, 845.75 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.91, 845.75 and 152.96 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.91 : 845.75 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.91/845.75 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.91x = 845.75 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.91x = 129,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,360.93/563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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